Timeline

  • 4th c. BC

    Wells and cisterns are found in houses in Carthage. People would rely on rainwater harvesting to cover their needs.

  • 3rd c. BC

    the Cisterns of Malaga are constructed.

  • 218-203 BC

    Hannibal’s epic march to Rome takes place.

  • 2nd c. BC

    The Zaghouan aqueduct is constructed ensuring Carthage with sufficient water supply.

  • 162 BC

    The Antonin Public baths (thermes) are constructed in Carthage.

  • 536

    The Zaghouan aqueduct is vandalised and since then it is abandoned.

  • 732

    The Zaytuna mosque is constructed in Tunis.

  • 1250 to 1267

    The aqueduct of Zaghouan undergoes repair and diversion works by the Hafsides.

  • 16th c. AD

    The Bridge and dam of El Batan is constructed.

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